Keep pushing my friend, it's always difficult learning something new while comparing ourselves to players like this and it's easy to forget the grueling hours they themselves have dedicated to mastering such an art.
Eric is a great player AND a great guy. I remember back in the early 90's, he was writing a column in "Saxophone Journal". A friend had gotten tickets to a little jazz fest down in Wallowa Lake, Oregon, and asked me if I'd like to go...so, off we went. I had never met Eric, but recognized him when he came out on stage to set up. This was before so many "security" problems, so access to the stage was easy...just walk up to it. So I did just that and said: "Eric Marienthal! How the heck are ya?" He smiled, stopped what he was doing, came over and we had a nice conversation. I told him, I'd better stop bugging you so you can get set up! He just smiled and said, come over later...I'd like to talk with you some more. Very cool guy, great all around...
The generousity of all the jazzers I've met is astounding. I'm sure there are some who are completely annoying and not personable, but I've never met one. Funny little coincidence, Jim Manley did the same thing to Bobby Shew as a younger man and ended up getting taught by Bobby for a number of years.
mrbertiep1 you’re absolutely right, I spend weeks fixing Eric and his wife Lee Ann house in Costa Mesa and he is so down to the earth, so humble and one of the greatest personality what men can wish
makes me think of a late night in the city - light wind blowing, autumn leaves dancing in some corner, a shop owner closing for the night, the red tail lights of a passing taxi shimmering by as he walks on, turning up his coat collar to the cold night...
@@jjy135 maybe we don't care that you don't care. This is a comment section after all. He's allowed his thoughts. You can also keep your carelessness in your head...
Aarav Yadav ironic you took the time to care enough to speak about not caring. In a comment section no less designed for people to share their thoughts on the above video. You sir, went out of your way to be petty. You painted a more vivid picture with your pointless hate than the comment you don’t care about.
@@user-tz9jh6pv2j It is very impressive, the communication with the soloist, not interrupting and also complimenting the soloist’s lines, deliberate note choice are some of the things that makes it so impressive
A friend of mine had a recording he had done with some of his friends in 1980. On it was a young upstart alto player. That was Eric. In the early 80's I would work night shift as a computer operator. I would run the aging module on Thursday nights and sneak off for "dinner" to Studio Cafe in Balboa Beach (Newport) and listen to Eric tearin' it up. I would always ask him to play Sanborn's Run For Cover. I am sure it was annoying. It got to the point that when he would see me walk into the club he would shortly launch into the melody. I have been fortunate to follow his career all the way up. Great stuff as always and yeah, he is very approachable and not full of ego. Nice guy.
It’s an incredibly hard instrument to play and to play it with control and class like this takes years if not decades of hardcore practicing and dedication before you’re playing at this level. I’ve been playing it for 11 years and I still feel that there is a lot I can learn
@@davidm.504 Mastering any instrument takes decades of dedicated practice. Even the greatest players in the world will admit that they still have things to learn about their instruments if they aren't completely egotistical people. There is always something to improve upon and always something to learn.
I met Eric in a club about 22 yrs ago in Tampa, Fl. Told him I play alto sax. He signed one of his CD's for me. He took time to talk to me and gave me encouragement as i was just starting to play professionally.
Right there with you, because if this was a way to make a living, I would have done it a long time ago. Still dream about it and wonder if I can make it happen someday too. And maybe I will. Keep playing, friends.
I met Eric at a Kansas Jazz concert once. He's got a sense of humor like no other with the sax, and he's surprisingly humble. Eric is one of my greatest inspirations in music and I love his music.
I imagine myself watching this live sitting on a chair and leaning on a table. How wondeful and serene do you think it would be? Also, watching through a window and seeing life going and passing by. This is one of my goals in life. I want to experience this someday! I do not care if I'm alone. There's beauty in solitude.
I remember Eric as a kid. We both played in the band class together at Lincoln Jr High in CA. One time in Particular he played a duet at the Christmas concert with another musician on the trumpet I think his last name was Preckel. I was simply stunned with their talent. It's good to see that you made it big Eric.
It's such a privilege that I got to learn the saxophone. It's such a wonderful instrument. Maybe the pianists have us in repertoire, but we have so many astonishing players with their own sound. Almost the entire history of the instrument is in the recording era so we just have an evergrowing pile of music that we can't even listen to in a lifetime to inspire us.
i feel sad saxophone is THE instrument that captures the sadness and hurt of someone who has been hurt deeply in love. the pain, the anguish the sorrow the helplessness of one sided love/hurt in love is captured perfectly in it
Jazz is the music of the musicians. People don't listen to it on a normal basis because it's not about transporting a message to them, but it's rather a conversation of the musicians through their instruments. You can hear them talking when you actually take the time to listen. That's a skill too many people miss.
I was first introduced to Eric's music by his round trip album and have been a huge fan ever since! In the mid ninety's I lived in Hong Kong and Eric would stop into a little jazz club I frequented and play while on his way to larger venues. Everyone loved him and his music--always presented himself as an incredibly talented and humble sax man...One of the Greats!!
For me that particular interpretation is the definitive version of Body and Soul; the other versions are simple versions, covers. Eric Marienthal is amazing; his sound, phrasing, improvisation, it's all great! An inspiration as a saxophonist for me 🎷
these instrumentalists are fantastic; the sax is entrancing, the contrabass sounds amazing, the drummer fills in perfectly, and the pianist is incredible. I swear I couldn’t go on living if I couldn’t listen to jazz and I’m not even 20 years old
I have heard this tune many times. I have heard it played on sax many times. But, I have never heard it played with such taste and finesse. We just got a lesson in what it sounds like when a highly skilled musician performs on the sax. To become that good, takes much work and dedication. This presentation is quite a gift to each of us. (I think I'll toss my sax away. :) )
I have all his solo albums followed him with Chick Corea and now Jeff Lorber Lost and forgotten with Jazz fusion was his tone and musicality Thank you for sharing this video and reminding us why we fell in love with his playing in the first place well done,
The sax is my favorite instrument (not that I can play any instrument lol). I got chills as soon as he played that first note. My whole body is covered in chills.
He is a beast and remember his sound want developed over night ! This guy practiced and practiced for years and still til this date is working on his sound .. awesome player
Eric might be one (if not the only one) of those "musical chameleons" who are equally comfy playing old, timeless standards, charming his audience with sweet "smoothy" chops, and step into Chic Korea or Chuck Loeb fusion formations, just as he was playing that genre for the last 1000 years (just kidding, he is not that old Lol...). *I tip my hat to you Mr. Marienthal !!!*
Exactly my thoughts too...that's something I really like about having him as my teacher too just because he can and likes to do it all...btw he's also very gifted teacher
Used to be in jazz band as a trumpeter but when I got to high school I chose sports looking back I wish I would’ve stuck with it😕maybe some day this kind of music is just unmatched
I think that the sound is determined by what you hear in your head. As Branford says, you can change you r mouthpiece, lig and reed but your embouchure will adapt so that your tone ends up like the sound that you are hearing or imagining. Different gear just helps you to feel more comfortable or achive your sound more easily. I played Dukoff's formanyyears (still doon the soprano) but recently I started using Lawtons on thealto and tenor. I don't think my sound has changed much but they are a little easier to control and I feel more comfortable with them and hence I think my sound is a bit smoother because of that.
Uno de los saxofonistas más impresionantes que he tenido la oportunidad de ver, versatil, talentoso, Eric Marienthal aparte ha tocado con grandes músicos y una trayectoria increíble.
I worked in my yard, in the hot sun, for more than 2 hours. Listening to him was soothing and relaxing. Better than a fantastic massage here in Thailand.
easily, probably also the best wind instrument overall imo, don't get me wrong, I like every instrument and the trumpet is a close 2nd, but the versatility of the sax and sax family is just incredible, it can sound smooth, strong, the sound can fade into nothing in a way, and blend in a way I think no other instrument can...
@@nugnug4776 yeah, not necessarily because its a better instrument tho, the sax was basically kept out of classical orchestras because of baseless hatred, envy and myth. ua-cam.com/video/BsfPS7pXg1E/v-deo.html
I always felt jazz is the theme of the city. So many moments. Some calm and some frantic. All the while there's not enough time to explain so they are explained in music. the music of the city is Jazz.
Eric never ceases to amaze me, he is my favorite saxman any day, any style. A true pioneer to the art and appreciation of saxology This is a great video. I like to see what great musicians do with standards.
0:45 So there I was, just me, nothing less and the luscious ocean which were her eyes. We stood opposed to each other for a few minutes, just staring and connecting. It felt so quick, like seconds, and before I could even grasp a hold of this mesmerising moment she turned and left her graceful hair to wave me a soul touching goodbye. Now that I think about it, the image keeps fading... But the feeling will remain forever, I'm certain. *puts out cigarette*
Eric Marienthal a living jazz legend!!! who don't remembered his beautiful sax lines in lethal weapon movies, GRP band. No doubt about it he is one of the best alto saxophone player ever.
Charlie Parker was the best Alto player ever.Hands down. This was what is called in the business 'a wank' what did he do besides greasily embellish the melody?
AWE SUM Charly parker is a different type of player, he helps to create bebop. Jazz is a free expression with an infinitely ways to be creative to have your own language. For me everyone who can deliver and brings his own language have my respect. Let's enjoy this beautiful music called Jazz..
*@ AWE SUM* ****************** I dare to suggest that you've never heard him (Eric Marienthal) playing in some fusion formations ( Chick Corea, Jeff Lorber etc...), not to mention GRP All Star Big Band. I'm positive that none of those mentioned wouldn't hire someone who can't play Lol... In this video, Eric "embellished"/interpreted (very beautifully if I may add) an old, overplayed standard ("Body & Soul"). What's wrong with that ? Not to take anything away from Charlie Parker, his technical and harmonic gymnastics may satisfy one's musical taste, but he is not the best choice for those who are looking for melodic chemistry that only players adept in many genres can deliver. Wake up dude !!! There was the time of Charlie Parker but now is the time of Eric Marienthal, Greg Osby, and..., forgive me please that suggestion but it is the reality of today, even though it might not be a pure jazz... ua-cam.com/video/DtkG8oGmEpo/v-deo.html.
AWE SUM there is no “best ever”. So many amazing sax players in history you can’t choose just one. If Parker is YOUR preferred player, fine. But I’ll take Phil Woods, Coleman Hawkins, Dexter Gordon and Cannonball Adderly (among many others) over Parker any day.
Someday I'll be there sounding just like this. I won't stop till I get there!
yes
Keep goin bro. You know you can do it!
luciferIsAhOmo same here bro!
Keep pushing my friend, it's always difficult learning something new while comparing ourselves to players like this and it's easy to forget the grueling hours they themselves have dedicated to mastering such an art.
You go brother!
The tone of saxophone is so smooth and pure, full of jazz atmosphere.
You're right Lee !
the sax is more than only fucking jazz
Julio Lopez cabello Doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have a strong jazz atmosphere
Julio Lopez cabello, you are right. There is more to saxophone to jazz. However, there is no need to be so vulgar.
Yes...
Eric is a great player AND a great guy. I remember back in the early 90's, he was writing a column in "Saxophone Journal". A friend had gotten tickets to a little jazz fest down in Wallowa Lake, Oregon, and asked me if I'd like to go...so, off we went. I had never met Eric, but recognized him when he came out on stage to set up. This was before so many "security" problems, so access to the stage was easy...just walk up to it. So I did just that and said: "Eric Marienthal! How the heck are ya?" He smiled, stopped what he was doing, came over and we had a nice conversation. I told him, I'd better stop bugging you so you can get set up! He just smiled and said, come over later...I'd like to talk with you some more. Very cool guy, great all around...
a good story
The generousity of all the jazzers I've met is astounding. I'm sure there are some who are completely annoying and not personable, but I've never met one. Funny little coincidence, Jim Manley did the same thing to Bobby Shew as a younger man and ended up getting taught by Bobby for a number of years.
Really like that kind of little stories, reading it while I'm hearing to the incredible sound :)
@@FLNKmusic same here love thiw story
Thank you for sharing, I appreciated that.
Monster player with no ego about his massive talent. Beautiful
mrbertiep1 you’re absolutely right, I spend weeks fixing Eric and his wife Lee Ann house in Costa Mesa and he is so down to the earth, so humble and one of the greatest personality what men can wish
Just come here from an online tuition session that he did. Super nice guy, monster tone, great chops. What's not to like?
well said buddy
makes me think of a late night in the city - light wind blowing, autumn leaves dancing in some corner, a shop owner closing for the night, the red tail lights of a passing taxi shimmering by as he walks on, turning up his coat collar to the cold night...
@@jjy135 why the hate. I thought it was nice imagery
@@jjy135 maybe we don't care that you don't care. This is a comment section after all. He's allowed his thoughts. You can also keep your carelessness in your head...
@@jjy135 yes it is ironic isn't it?
Marachenka beautiful
Aarav Yadav ironic you took the time to care enough to speak about not caring. In a comment section no less designed for people to share their thoughts on the above video. You sir, went out of your way to be petty. You painted a more vivid picture with your pointless hate than the comment you don’t care about.
You’ve just received a standing ovation from all of the jazz legends
The Alto Saxophone is one of the most powerful sounding instruments that can practically talk to your soul
*Change my mind*
That is the language of all music
Tenor sax is better IMO
Justement, c'est l'harmonie entre son coeur, son mental et son âme qui sonnent aussi joliment 🌻
Many instruments have their own strengths, and it’s up to the player to bring them to life in their own way. That’s what makes someone sound amazing.
I'd say tenor sax is a little better. Personally though, I like them all, one of the best sounding instruments in the world.
anyone talking about how insane that piano player is? the comping here is amazing
Cristian Jeffries Yeah the way it all fits perfectly together gives me Goosebumps😬
Christian Jeffries
What is insane about the piano player? Seems well and truly sane to me.
Maybe it's you?
@Dots but it's not even anything impressive................
@@user-tz9jh6pv2j doesnt have to be technically good to be impressive :)
@@user-tz9jh6pv2j It is very impressive, the communication with the soloist, not interrupting and also complimenting the soloist’s lines, deliberate note choice are some of the things that makes it so impressive
A friend of mine had a recording he had done with some of his friends in 1980. On it was a young upstart alto player. That was Eric. In the early 80's I would work night shift as a computer operator. I would run the aging module on Thursday nights and sneak off for "dinner" to Studio Cafe in Balboa Beach (Newport) and listen to Eric tearin' it up. I would always ask him to play Sanborn's Run For Cover. I am sure it was annoying. It got to the point that when he would see me walk into the club he would shortly launch into the melody. I have been fortunate to follow his career all the way up. Great stuff as always and yeah, he is very approachable and not full of ego. Nice guy.
I think music has a way of shaping its players’ soul, an especially soothing one like jazz produces a chiller guy overall.
I love that song! Hopefully will be able to play it on the sax one day.
Dunno much about sax tbh but this incredible to me.
If it sounds good to you, that’s all you need to know about the sax.
Erik C 'Piano Man', this guy is one of the best modern saxophonists. You have great taste.
It’s an incredibly hard instrument to play and to play it with control and class like this takes years if not decades of hardcore practicing and dedication before you’re playing at this level. I’ve been playing it for 11 years and I still feel that there is a lot I can learn
@@davidm.504 Mastering any instrument takes decades of dedicated practice. Even the greatest players in the world will admit that they still have things to learn about their instruments if they aren't completely egotistical people. There is always something to improve upon and always something to learn.
Piano man. It does not get much better than This.
I met Eric in a club about 22 yrs ago in Tampa, Fl. Told him I play alto sax. He signed one of his CD's for me. He took time to talk to me and gave me encouragement as i was just starting to play professionally.
Jazz saxophone always makes me feel warm inside and idk why but I love the feeling
Saddens me that people my age group don’t want to go to clubs like this and just enjoy the jazz. Such a vibe
I feel the same way. I know there are more people out there who think the same. I just need to move to a city with more people and find my circle
i WISH we had this type of jazz club near me. Its my dream to own a bar or jazz club like NYC has.
i feel the same and im 21
Happily go with anyone if they're close to be Wales :)
Right there with you, because if this was a way to make a living, I would have done it a long time ago. Still dream about it and wonder if I can make it happen someday too. And maybe I will. Keep playing, friends.
For some reason, this music makes me feel like all my troubles are melting away.
It's because they are
The saxophone is one of the most beautiful wind instruments, arguably. It’s just so amazing.
Did someone had a dream like, playing the saxo just like him?
I wish
Trust me from I was a child!
I met Eric at a Kansas Jazz concert once. He's got a sense of humor like no other with the sax, and he's surprisingly humble. Eric is one of my greatest inspirations in music and I love his music.
He just makes it look so easy.
I imagine myself watching this live sitting on a chair and leaning on a table. How wondeful and serene do you think it would be? Also, watching through a window and seeing life going and passing by. This is one of my goals in life. I want to experience this someday! I do not care if I'm alone. There's beauty in solitude.
I remember Eric as a kid. We both played in the band class together at Lincoln Jr High in CA. One time in Particular he played a duet at the Christmas concert with another musician on the trumpet I think his last name was Preckel. I was simply stunned with their talent. It's good to see that you made it big Eric.
This is why I’m excited to turn 21. Because I’ll get to go to a jazz bar and enjoy rich, sublime jazz music like this.
In Europe we do this since we’re like 14 lol
Where I live there are no clubs
It's such a privilege that I got to learn the saxophone. It's such a wonderful instrument. Maybe the pianists have us in repertoire, but we have so many astonishing players with their own sound. Almost the entire history of the instrument is in the recording era so we just have an evergrowing pile of music that we can't even listen to in a lifetime to inspire us.
i feel sad saxophone is THE instrument that captures the sadness and hurt of someone who has been hurt deeply in love. the pain, the anguish the sorrow the helplessness of one sided love/hurt in love is captured perfectly in it
Jazz is the music of the musicians. People don't listen to it on a normal basis because it's not about transporting a message to them, but it's rather a conversation of the musicians through their instruments. You can hear them talking when you actually take the time to listen. That's a skill too many people miss.
He can go bright and flashy to warm and sweet like it was nothing. Wonderful!
he wasn't in that place when he played, he was in f*cking heaven
This is called musical finesse. Very few instrumentalists possess this skill.
This is like being in Love and thanking God for it! It all makes sense after that!!
I caught Eric, Dave Weckl and Tom Kennedy this year at Ronnie Scott's. Was blown away.
His sound is so full of sweetnes and it goes straight to the heart.
I was first introduced to Eric's music by his round trip album and have been a huge fan ever since! In the mid ninety's I lived in Hong Kong and Eric would stop into a little jazz club I frequented and play while on his way to larger venues. Everyone loved him and his music--always presented himself as an incredibly talented and humble sax man...One of the Greats!!
For me that particular interpretation is the definitive version of Body and Soul; the other versions are simple versions, covers.
Eric Marienthal is amazing; his sound, phrasing, improvisation, it's all great!
An inspiration as a saxophonist for me 🎷
these instrumentalists are fantastic; the sax is entrancing, the contrabass sounds amazing, the drummer fills in perfectly, and the pianist is incredible. I swear I couldn’t go on living if I couldn’t listen to jazz and I’m not even 20 years old
Let's not forget the entire band🔥
This whole band is fantastic. Eric Marienthal is an absolute beast of a sax player. Incredibly underrated.
Wowza, such a beautiful performance! SO smooth on that lovely ole sax.
Thank you for that, Mr Eric Marienthal.
Very good player. Discovered him right now. What a wonderful treat to hear a master jazz muso.
This is absolutely amazing performance. Straight from the soul 🎷.
I have heard this tune many times. I have heard it played on sax many times. But, I have never heard it played with such taste and finesse. We just got a lesson in what it sounds like when a highly skilled musician performs on the sax. To become that good, takes much work and dedication. This presentation is quite a gift to each of us. (I think I'll toss my sax away. :) )
Beautifully played up to the keyboard solo. I think he really expresses the beauty of the song in the voice of the alto, without overplaying.
One of the all-time greatest American studio saxophonists ever. What a fantastic player, and what a fantastic alto tone.
What a wonderful jazz ! I enjoyed the melody note by note with enthusiasm. Thank you !
He just inspired me to stop moping around and do somthing with what I once loved so dearly. Music is such a powerful in our times
Had not previously known about him and now I'll never forget him. WOW what a player!!!! Thanks for posting.
Check him out on Chick Correa's "Spain"
Favorite version of body and soul without a doubt. And he has been using same sax his entire life... Eric my guy you're amazing.
I have all his solo albums followed him with Chick Corea and now Jeff Lorber
Lost and forgotten with Jazz fusion was his tone and musicality
Thank you for sharing this video and reminding us why we fell in love with his playing in the first place well done,
Not only the beginning with piano sounded beautiful, this whole show is very soothing to hear.
One of the best i've ever seen, fantastic !
This is how it’s done, Son! A great sax player. Beautiful.
The sax is my favorite instrument (not that I can play any instrument lol). I got chills as soon as he played that first note. My whole body is covered in chills.
One of the best sax players alive at the moment.
younoobroflmao great.
His tone is amazing
At first I though I was listening to a tenor sax! Beautiful interpretation and lovely sound from this old Selmer.
So warm and smooth just beautiful such a great vibe and the keyboardist is really good
He is a beast and remember his sound want developed over night ! This guy practiced and practiced for years and still til this date is working on his sound .. awesome player
Nossa... Show demais. Como é bom ver esse músico tocar. Puxa vida !
What a beautiful sounding instrument the saxophone is, Adolph Sax was a genius !
Eric might be one (if not the only one) of those "musical chameleons" who are equally comfy playing old, timeless standards, charming his audience with sweet "smoothy" chops, and step into Chic Korea or Chuck Loeb fusion formations, just as he was playing that genre for the last 1000 years (just kidding, he is not that old Lol...).
*I tip my hat to you Mr. Marienthal !!!*
And he kills it on flute! One of my absolute favorites!
Exactly my thoughts too...that's something I really like about having him as my teacher too just because he can and likes to do it all...btw he's also very gifted teacher
@@garymelhaff9327 can he teach me?
I love the sax❤ so soothing to the soul.
I know people differ over what sounds good, but how can anyone dislike something with note transitions this great?
I never seem to get tired of watching Eric play....and the Bobby Shew Quintet sounded awesome
Used to be in jazz band as a trumpeter but when I got to high school I chose sports looking back I wish I would’ve stuck with it😕maybe some day this kind of music is just unmatched
Shows that people do anything for attention and "popularity" in school. Not having a go at u personally just saying that this hierarchy is pretty dumb
@@dangreenberg4752 I honestly loved both already nothing to do with attention but opinions are like assholes everyone has one🤌😂
Very smooth.... It's full of soul....
Ladies and gentlemen this is art
One of the nicest versions of 'Body And Soul' I've heard...Awesome in fact!! - He overblows that old Selmer beautifully and with absolute ease.
Early evening.. Sun's just touching the ocean! Slow coastal drive... Perfect soundtrack!
Shows that a metal mouthpiece on alto can be warm, sometimes.
Try "Dukoff" mouthpiece if you are looking for something similar
I think that the sound is determined by what you hear in your head. As Branford says, you can change you r mouthpiece, lig and reed but your embouchure will adapt so that your tone ends up like the sound that you are hearing or imagining. Different gear just helps you to feel more comfortable or achive your sound more easily. I played Dukoff's formanyyears (still doon the soprano) but recently I started using Lawtons on thealto and tenor. I don't think my sound has changed much but they are a little easier to control and I feel more comfortable with them and hence I think my sound is a bit smoother because of that.
I use a plastic mouthpiece with my alto it works fine
Sama Dadash Absolutely nothing wrong with that👍🏽🤷🏽♂️
@@jazzzzdude thats absolutely right
Damn...that must be the nicest piece i heard😮
This is one of the great saxophonists of our time! It is a great pleasure to listen to him play.
So smooth. So elegant. This is music.
Uno de los saxofonistas más impresionantes que he tenido la oportunidad de ver, versatil, talentoso, Eric Marienthal aparte ha tocado con grandes músicos y una trayectoria increíble.
So tasteful and beautiful! ☺️
Impeccable technique and that distinct and luscious Marienthal tone....
He plays with his soul. So smooth and gentle. Tickles the heart.
Sounds so great, I miss playing this one on Tenor, with my great band, great tone!!!!
Bravo, Mi maestro. you had the angels weeping on that one.
Maravilloso sonido 👏 saludos desde Michoacán, México 🇲🇽
Smooth excellent exciting alto sax sounds brilliant saxophonist ... sounds like body and soul.
Eric eres uno de los mejores saxos del mundo gracias por darnos tu gran talento 💖
He is an awesome saxophonist and I am inspired by him because he has brilliant tone.
I worked in my yard, in the hot sun, for more than 2 hours. Listening to him was soothing and relaxing. Better than a fantastic massage here in Thailand.
So so pretty! The notes felt as light as a beautiful butterfly! 💕
The saxophone is the greatest woodwind instrument.
easily, probably also the best wind instrument overall imo, don't get me wrong, I like every instrument and the trumpet is a close 2nd, but the versatility of the sax and sax family is just incredible, it can sound smooth, strong, the sound can fade into nothing in a way, and blend in a way I think no other instrument can...
@@artonio5887 I agree, however the repertoire for trumpet if far greater, going as far back as the baroque period
@@nugnug4776 yeah, not necessarily because its a better instrument tho, the sax was basically kept out of classical orchestras because of baseless hatred, envy and myth.
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The best version of this tune I have heard.
For a moment took me to another world💞
I always felt jazz is the theme of the city. So many moments. Some calm and some frantic. All the while there's not enough time to explain so they are explained in music. the music of the city is Jazz.
Muy Hermoso,, Música Agradable, Se Concentra 1 Y Va Hasta Jupiter, Gracias Desde COLOMBIA....
From COLOMBIA.....
To this day I still come and listen this at least once a week. Thank You Eric 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Esto es simplemente ✨ARTE✨
Eric never ceases to amaze me, he is my favorite saxman any day, any style. A true pioneer to the art and appreciation of saxology
This is a great video. I like to see what great musicians do with standards.
Incredible playing from Eric Mariethal...he is the real deal!
An artistic and free expression from a master of his craft
A thing of beauty
Arguably the best living alto saxophonist?
He's not living. You can't be living if you're a dream. Everything is a dream. We aren't real. We are a dream.
@@jjy135 Wtf are you on bro??
@@ThermAquaGaming I swear to weed I'm not on god.
Aarav Yadav lol
@@ThermAquaGaming Just got back from the county prison for over dosing on *stuff*. What did I miss?
Any music gets better with a sax...this is perfect..
0:45
So there I was, just me, nothing less and the luscious ocean which were her eyes. We stood opposed to each other for a few minutes, just staring and connecting. It felt so quick, like seconds, and before I could even grasp a hold of this mesmerising moment she turned and left her graceful hair to wave me a soul touching goodbye.
Now that I think about it, the image keeps fading... But the feeling will remain forever, I'm certain.
*puts out cigarette*
👏
perfect
ambience
Oh, yes. I love saxophone jazz. The most valid kind of music to listen to. (In my opinion.)
That tone 😍
I'm a huge guitar nerd, but brass is something I can listen to forever.
Eric Marienthal a living jazz legend!!! who don't remembered his beautiful sax lines in lethal weapon movies, GRP band. No doubt about it he is one of the best alto saxophone player ever.
Charlie Parker was the best Alto player ever.Hands down.
This was what is called in the business 'a wank'
what did he do besides greasily embellish the melody?
AWE SUM Charly parker is a different type of player, he helps to create bebop. Jazz is a free expression with an infinitely ways to be creative to have your own language. For me everyone who can deliver and brings his own language have my respect. Let's enjoy this beautiful music called Jazz..
*@ AWE SUM*
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I dare to suggest that you've never heard him (Eric Marienthal) playing in some fusion formations ( Chick Corea, Jeff Lorber etc...), not to mention GRP All Star Big Band. I'm positive that none of those mentioned wouldn't hire someone who can't play Lol... In this video, Eric "embellished"/interpreted (very beautifully if I may add) an old, overplayed standard ("Body & Soul"). What's wrong with that ? Not to take anything away from Charlie Parker, his technical and harmonic gymnastics may satisfy one's musical taste, but he is not the best choice for those who are looking for melodic chemistry that only players adept in many genres can deliver. Wake up dude !!! There was the time of Charlie Parker but now is the time of Eric Marienthal, Greg Osby, and..., forgive me please that suggestion but it is the reality of today, even though it might not be a pure jazz... ua-cam.com/video/DtkG8oGmEpo/v-deo.html.
AWE SUM there is no “best ever”.
So many amazing sax players in history you can’t choose just one.
If Parker is YOUR preferred player, fine.
But I’ll take Phil Woods, Coleman Hawkins, Dexter Gordon and Cannonball Adderly (among many others) over Parker any day.
this is a very relaxing tempo and the sound of the saxophone makes a big difference
Hi~everyone
I am from South Korea.
Actually I am learning saxo.
Your saxo sound is so soft.
It make me feel stable.
Thank you for your playing.